St onex R5/R6 Series. User Manual. Version 1.0 English

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1 St onex R5/R6 Series User Manual Version 1.0 English

2 R5/R6, Table of Contents Table of Contents In this manual Chapter Page 1 of the System System Components Container Contents Instrument Components 8 2 User Interface Keyboard Screen Status Icons Softkeys Operating Principles Pointsearch 13 3 Operation Instrument Setup Working with the Battery Data Storage Main Menu Survey Application Distance Measurements Guidelines for Correct Results 19 4 Settings General Settings EDM Settings Communication Settings 27 5 Tools Calibration Auto Start Routine System Information Loading Software 31 6 Functions Overview Distance Offset 33 2

3 R5/R6, Table of Contents 6.3 Z Coordinate Dist. Offset Control Distance EDM Continuous 37 7 Coding 38 8 Applications Getting Started Overview Starting an Application Selecting the Job Selecting the Station Selecting the Orientation Overview Manual Orientation Orientation with Coordinates 43 9 Applications Common Fields Survey Reference Element Reference Line Overview Defining the Base Line Defining the Reference Line Subapplication Measure Line & Offset Subapplication Setout Reference Element Reference Arc Overview Defining the Reference Arc Subapplication Measure Line & Offset Subapplication Setout COGO Starting COGO Inverse and Traverse Intersections Offsets Extension Missing Line Measurement Resection Starting Resection Measuring Information 64 3

4 R5/R6, Table of Contents Computation Procedure Resection Results Set Out Area & Volume Remote Elevation Construction Starting Construction Layout As Built Check Data Management Data Management Exporting Data Importing Data Working with a USB Memory Stick Working with Bluetooth Working with Stonex Software and Stonex Software Tools Calibration Overview Preparation Calibrating Line of Sight and Vertical Index Error Calibrating the Circular Level of the Instrument and Tribrach Inspecting the Laser Plummet of the Instrument Servicing the Tripod Care and Transport Transport Storage Cleaning and Drying Safety Directions General Intended Use Limits of Use Responsibilities Hazards of Use Laser Classification General Distancer, Measurements with Reflectors 95 4

5 R5/R6, Table of Contents Distancer, Measurements without Reflectors (Reflectorless mode) Laser Plummet Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC FCC Statement, Applicable in U.S Technical Data Angle Measurement Distance Measurement with Reflectors Distancer, Measurements without Reflectors (Reflectorless mode) Distance Measurement Reflector (Long Range) Conformity to National Regulations R R General Technical Data of the Instrument Scale Correction Reduction Formulas Standard Limited Warranty Glossary 116 Appendix A Menu Tree 118 Appendix B Directory Structure 120 Index 121 5

6 R5/R6, of the System 1 of the System 1.1 System Components Main Components Zoom_001 a c GGO b a) R5/R6 instrument b) Computer with Stonex Software or Stonex Software Tools software c) Data transfer Component R5/R6 instrument Firmware Stonex Software or Stonex Software Tools software Data transfer An instrument for measuring, calculating and capturing data. Ideally suited for tasks from simple surveys to complex applications. The various lines have a range of accuracy classes and support different features. All lines can be connected with Stonex Software or Stonex Software Tools to view, exchange and manage data. The firmware package installed on the instrument. Consists of a standard base operating system with optional additional features. An office software consisting of a suite of standard and extended programs for the viewing, exchanging, managing and post processing of data. Data can be always transferred between a R5/R6 instrument and a computer via a data transfer cable. For R6 instruments data can also be transferred via USB memory stick or Bluetooth. 6

7 R5/R6, of the System 1.2 Container Contents Container contents part 1 of 2 a b c a) Instrument with supplied tribrach b) ZDC100 data cable (USB RS232)* c) Protective cover Zoom_022a * Optional Container contents part 2 of 2 a Zoom_022 b c d e f g a) Adjustment tools b) SC11 battery charger* c) USB memory stick for R6 instruments* d) SB21 battery* e) Tip for mini prism pole* f) User manual g) GLS115 mini prism pole* * Optional 7

8 R5/R6, of the System 1.3 Instrument Components Instrument components part 1 of 2 a b c d Zoom_002 e f g h a) Detachable carrying handle with mounting screw b) Optical sight c) Objective with integrated Electronic Distance Measurement (EDM). Exit for EDM laser beam d) Vertical drive e) Serial interface RS232/USB f) USB host port g) Horizontal drive h) Second keyboard* * Optional Instrument components part 2 of 2 i j Zoom_003 k l mn o i) Focusing telescope image j) Eyepiece; focusing graticule k) Battery cover l) Foot screw m)circular level n) Display o) Keyboard 8

9 R5/R6, User Interface 2 User Interface 2.1 Keyboard Alphanumeric keyboard Zoom_009 a b c d e f g a) Alphanumeric keypad b) Navigation key c) ENTER key d) Function keys F1 to F4 e) ESC key f) FNC key g) PAGE key Keys Key Page key. Displays the next screen when several screens are available. FNC key. Quick access to measurement supporting functions. Navigation key. Controls the focus bar within the screen and the entry bar within a field. ENTER key. Confirms an entry and continues to the next field. ESC key. Quits a screen or edit mode without saving changes. Returns to next higher level. Function keys that are assigned the variable functions displayed at the bottom of the screen. Alphanumeric keypad for entry of text and numerical values. 2.2 Screen Screen Zoom_032 a b c d e a) Title of screen b) Focus in screen. Active field c) Status icons d) Fields e) Softkeys 9

10 R5/R6, User Interface All shown screens are examples. It is possible that local firmware versions are different to the basic version. 2.3 Status Icons The icons provide status information related to basic instrument functions. Depending on the firmware version, different icons are displayed. Icons Icon The battery symbol indicates the level of the remaining battery capacity, 75% full shown in the example. Compensator is on. Compensator is off. IR EDM mode for measuring to prisms and reflective targets. RL EDM mode for measuring to all targets.! Offset is active. Keypad is set to numeric mode. Keypad is set to alphanumeric mode. Indicates that horizontal angle is set to left side angle measurement (anticlockwise). A double arrow indicates a field has a selectable list. Up and down arrows indicate that several screens are available, which are accessed using. Indicates telescope position is face I. Indicates telescope position is face II. Bluetooth is connected. If there is a cross beside the icon, the Bluetooth communication port is selected, but the status is inactive. USB communication port is selected. 10

11 R5/R6, User Interface 2.4 Softkeys Softkeys are selected using the relevant F1 to F4 function key. This chapter describes the functionality of the common softkeys used by the system. The more specialised softkeys are described where they appear in the application chapters. Common softkey functions Key ALPHA NUM ALL BACK COORD EDM EXIT MEAS OK IR/RL DISPL. REC DEFLT SEARCH VIEW To change the keypad operation to alphanumerical. To change the keypad operation to numerical. To start distance and angle measurements and save the measured values. To return to the last active screen. To open the manual coordinate entry screen. To view and change EDM settings. Refer to "4.2 EDM Settings". To exit the screen or application. To start distance and angle measurements without saving the measured values. If entry screen: Confirms measured or entered values and continues the process. If message screen: Confirms message and continues with selected action or returns to the previous screen to reselect an option. To toggle between IR and RL EDM modes. To display the list of available points. To save the displayed values. To reset all editable fields to their default values. To search for an entered point. To display the coordinate and job details of the selected point. To display the next softkey level. 11

12 R5/R6, User Interface 2.5 Operating Principles Turn instrument on/off Use the On/Off key. Alphanumeric keypad The alphanumerical keypad is used to enter characters directly into editable fields. Numeric fields: Can only contain numerical values. By pressing a key of the keypad the number will be displayed. Alphanumeric fields: Can contain numbers and letters. By pressing a key of the keypad the first character written above that key will be displayed. By pressing several times you can toggle through the characters. For example: 1 >S >T >U >1 >S... Edit fields ESC Deletes any change and restores the previous value. Moves the cursor to the left Moves the cursor to the right. Inserts a character at the cursor position. Deletes the character at the cursor position. In edit mode the position of the decimal place cannot be changed. The decimal place is skipped. Special characters Character * Used as wildcards in search fields for point numbers or codes. Refer to "2.6 Pointsearch". +/ In the alphanumeric character set "+" and " " are treated as normal alphanumeric characters with no mathematical function. "+" / " " only appear in front of an entry. In this example selecting 2 on an alphanumeric keyboard would start the Set Out application. 12

13 R5/R6, User Interface 2.6 Pointsearch Pointsearch is a function used by applications to find measured or fixed points in the memory storage. It is possible to limit the point search to a particular job or to search the whole storage. The search procedure always finds fixed points before measured points that fulfill the same search criteria. If several points meet the search criteria, then the results are ordered according to the entry date. The instrument finds the most recent fixed point first. Direct search By entering an actual point number, for example 402, and pressing SEARCH, all points within the selected job and with the corresponding point number are found. SEARCH To search for matching points within the selected job. Wildcard search The wildcard search is indicated by a "*". The asterisk is a place holder for any following sequence of characters. Wildcards should be used if the point number is not fully known, or to search for a batch of points. Examples of point searches * All points are found. A All points with exactly the point number "A" are found. A* All points starting with "A" are found, for example, A9, A15, ABCD, A2A. *1 All points containing only one "1" are found, for example, 1, A1, AB1. A*1All points starting with "A" and containing only one "1" are found, for example, A1, AB1, A51. 13

14 R5/R6, Operation 3 Operation 3.1 Instrument Setup This topic describes an instrument setup over a marked ground point using the laser plummet. It is always possible to set up the instrument without the need for a marked ground point. Important features It is always recommended to shield the instrument from direct sunlight and avoid uneven temperatures around the instrument. The laser plummet described in this topic is built into the vertical axis of the instrument. It projects a red spot onto the ground, making it appreciably easier to centre the instrument. The laser plummet cannot be used with a tribrach equipped with an optical plummet. Tripod When setting up the tripod pay attention to ensuring a horizontal position of the tripod plate. Slight corrections of inclination can be made with the foot screws of the tribrach. Larger corrections must be done with the tripod legs. Loosen the clamping screws on the tripod legs, pull out to the required length and tighten the clamps. a a) In order to guarantee a firm foothold sufficiently press the tripod legs into the ground. b) When pressing the legs into the ground note that the force must be applied along the legs. b Careful handling of tripod. Check all screws and bolts for correct fit. During transport always use the cover supplied. Use the tripod only for surveying tasks. 14

15 R5/R6, Operation Setup step by step Zoom_004 1 Extend the tripod legs to allow for a comfortable working posture. Position the tripod over the marked ground point, centring it as best as possible. 2 Fasten the tribrach and instrument onto the tripod. 3 Turn on the instrument, and, if tilt correction is set to 1 or 2 axis, the laser plummet will be activated automatically, and the Level & Plummet screen appears. Otherwise, press FNC from within any application and select Level & Plummet. 4 Move the tripod legs (1) and use the tribrach footscrews (6) to center the plummet (4) over the ground point. 5 Adjust the tripod legs (5) to level the circular level (7). 6 By using the electronic level, turn the tribrach footscrews (6) to precisely level the instrument. Refer to "Level up with the electronic level step by step". 7 Center the instrument precisely over the ground point by shifting the tribrach on the tripod plate (2). 8 Repeat steps 6 and 7 until the required accuracy is achieved. Level up with the electronic level step by step The electronic level can be used to precisely level up the instrument using the footscrews of the tribrach. 1) Turn the instrument until it is parallel to two footscrews. 2) Center the circular level approximately by turning the footscrews of the tribrach. 3) Turn on the instrument, and, if tilt correction is set to 1 or 2 axis, the laser plummet will be activated automatically, and the Level & Plummet screen appears. Otherwise, press FNC from within any application and select Level & Plummet. The bubble of the electronic level and the arrows for the rotating direction of the footscrews only appear if the instrument tilt is inside a certain levelling range. 4 Center the electronic level of the first axis by turning the two footscrews. Arrows show the direction of rotation required. When the electronic level is centered the arrows are replaced by checkmarks. 5 Center the electronic level for the second axis by turning the last footscrew. An arrow shows the direction of rotation required. When the electronic level is centered the arrow is replaced by a checkmark. 15

16 R5/R6, Operation When the electronic level is centered and three checkmarks are shown, the instrument has been perfectly levelled up. 6 Accept with OK. Change the intensity of the laser plummet External influences and the surface conditions may require the adjustment of the intensity of the laser plummet. In the Level & Plummet screen, adjust the intensity of the laser plummet using the navigation key. The laser can be adjusted in 25% steps as required. Position over pipes or holes Under some circumstances the laser dot is not visible, for example over pipes. In this case, using a transparent plate enables the laser dot to be seen and then easily aligned to the center of the pipe. Zoom_ Working with the Battery Charging / first time use The battery must be charged prior to using it for the first time because it is delivered with an energy content as low as possible. For new batteries or batteries that have been stored for a long time (> three months), it is effectual to make only one charge/discharge cycle. The permissible temperature range for charging is between 0 C to +40 C/+32 F to +104 F. For optimal charging we recommend charging the batteries at a low ambient temperature of +10 C to +20 C/+50 F to +68 F if possible. It is normal for the battery to become warm during charging. Using the chargers recommended by Stonex, it is not possible to charge the battery if the temperature is too high. 16

17 R5/R6, Operation Operation / discharging The batteries can be operated from 20 C to +50 C/ 4 F to +122 F. Low operating temperatures reduce the capacity that can be drawn; very high operating temperatures reduce the service life of the battery. For Li Ion batteries, a single discharging and charging cycle is sufficient. We recommend carrying out the process when the battery capacity indicated on the charger or on a Stonex product deviates significantly form the actual battery capacity available. Change the battery step by step 1 2 Open the battery compartment (1) and remove the battery holder. Remove the battery from the battery holder (2). Zoom_006 3 Insert the new battery into the battery holder (3), ensuring that the contacts are facing outward. The battery should click into position. Zoom_007 4 Insert the battery holder back into the battery compartment (4). The polarity of the battery is displayed inside the battery housing. Warning If charged or discharged, batteries not recommended by Stonex may be damaged. They may burn and explode. Precautions: Only charge and discharge batteries recommended by Stonex. 3.3 Data Storage An internal memory is included in all instruments. The firmware stores all data in jobs in a database in the internal memory. Data can then be transferred to a computer or other device for post processing via a cable connected to the serial interface RS232 port. For R6 instruments, data can also be transferred from the internal memory to a computer or other device via: a USB memory stick inserted into the USB host port, or via a Bluetooth connection. 17

18 R5/R6, Operation Refer to "10 Data Management" for further information on data management and data transfer. 3.4 Main Menu The MAIN MENU is the starting place for accessing all functionality of the instrument. It is usually displayed immediately after the Level & Plummet screen, after switching on the instrument. MAIN MENU of the MAIN MENU functions Function Apps Data Settings Survey Transfer Tools To select and start applications. Refer to "9 Applications". To manage jobs, data, codelists, formats, system memory and USB memory stick files. Refer to "10 Data Management". To change EDM configurations, comm. setup and general instrument settings. Refer to "4 Settings". Survey program to begin measuring immediately. Refer to "3.5 Survey Application". To export and import data. Refer to "10.2 Exporting Data". To access instrument related tools such as calibrations, personal start up settings, licence keys and system information. Refer to "5 Tools". If desired, the instrument can be configured to start in a user defined place after the Level & Plummet screen, instead of the MAIN MENU. Refer to "5.2 Auto Start Routine". 18

19 R5/R6, Operation 3.5 Survey Application After switching on and setting up correctly, the instrument is immediately ready for measuring. Access Select Survey from the MAIN MENU. SURVEY CODING To find/enter codes. Refer to "7 Coding". STN To enter station data and set the station. Set HA To set the horizontal direction orientation. HA / HA To set the horizontal angle reading to the left (anticlockwise) or to the right (clockwise). The procedure for the quick start Survey is identical to the procedure for the application Survey available under the Apps menu. Therefore this procedure is only described once within the application chapter. Refer to "9.2 Survey". 3.6 Distance Measurements Guidelines for Correct Results A laser distancer (EDM) is incorporated into the R5/R6 instruments. In all versions, the distance can be determined by using a visible red laser beam which emerges coaxially from the telescope objective. There are two EDM modes: Prism measurements (IR) Reflectorless measurements (RL) RL measurements When a distance measurement is triggered, the EDM measures to the object which is in the beam path at that moment. If a temporary obstruction, for example a passing vehicle, 19

20 R5/R6, Operation heavy rain, fog or snow is between the instrument and the point to be measured, the EDM may measure to the obstruction. Be sure that the laser beam is not reflected by anything close to the line of sight, for example highly reflective objects. Avoid interrupting the measuring beam while taking reflectorless measurements or measurements using reflective foils. Do not measure with two instruments to the same target simultaneously. IR measurements Accurate measurements to prisms should be made in IR Default mode. Measurements to strongly reflecting targets such as traffic lights in Prism mode without a prism should be avoided. The measured distances may be wrong or inaccurate. When a distance measurement is triggered, the EDM measures to the object which is in the beam path at that moment. If for example people, cars, animals, or swaying branches cross the laser beam while a measurement is being taken, a fraction of the laser beam is reflected from these objects and may lead to incorrect distance values. Measurements to prisms are only critical if an object crosses the measuring beam at a distance of 0 to 30 m and the distance to be measured is more than 300 m. In practice, because the measuring time is very short, the user can always find a way of avoiding unwanted objects from interferring in the beam path. Red laser to prism RL Long Range mode enables distance measurements of over 3.5 km to standard prisms using the visible red laser beam. Red laser to reflector foil The visible red laser beam can also be used to measure to reflective foils. To guarantee the accuracy the red laser beam must be perpendicular to the reflector foil and it must be well adjusted. Make sure the additive constant belongs to the selected target (reflector). Warning Due to laser safety regulations and measuring accuracy, using the Long Range Reflectorless EDM is only allowed to prisms that are more than 1000 m (3300 ft) away. 20

21 R5/R6, Settings 4 Settings 4.1 General Settings Access 1) Select Settings from the MAIN MENU. 2) Select General from the SETTINGS menu. 3) Press to scroll through the screens of available settings. SETTINGS Field DelLng To delete a selected language. Contrast 0% to 100% Sets the display contrast in 10% steps. Tilt Corr. Off Tilting compensation deactivated. Single Axis Dual Axis Vertical angles refer to the plummet line. Vertical angles refer to the plummet line and the horizontal directions are corrected by the standing axis tilt. For corrections depending on the HA Corr: setting, refer to the table "Tilt and horizontal corrections". If the instrument is used on an unstable base, for example a shaking platform or ship, the compensator should be deactivated. This avoids the compensator drifting out of it's measuring range and interrupting the measuring process by indicating an error. HA Corr. On Horizontal corrections are activated. For normal operation the horizontal correction should remain active. Each measured horizontal angle will be corrected, depending on the vertical angle. For corrections depending on the Tilt Corr: setting, refer to the table "Tilt and horizontal corrections". Face I Def. Off Horizontal corrections are deactivated. Sets the face I in relation to the position of the vertical drive. VA-Left Sets face I to be when the vertical drive is on the left of the instrument. 21

22 R5/R6, Settings Field VA-Right Sets face I to be when the vertical drive is on the right of the instrument. HA Incr. Right Set horizontal angle to clockwise direction measurement. VA-Setting Left Sets the vertical angle. Zenith Set horizontal angle to counter clockwise direction measurement. Counter clockwise directions are displayed but are saved as clockwise directions Zenith=0 ; Horizon=90. Horizont Slope % Slope % +300 % --.--% --.--% ,5 gon gon s gon % % % -300 % ±VA Zenith=90 ; Horizon=0. Vertical angles are positive above the horizon and negative below it. 45 =100%; Horizon=0. Vertical angles are expressed in % with positive above the horizon and negative below it. The % value increases rapidly.. % appears on the display above 300%. Angle Unit Min. Reading Sets the units shown for all angular fields. ' " Degree sexagesimal. Possible angle values: 0 to '59'' dec. deg gon mil Degree decimal. Possible angle values: 0 to Gon. Possible angle values: 0 gon to gon Mil. Possible angle values: 0 to mil. The setting of the angle units can be changed at any time. The actual displayed values are converted according to the selected unit. Sets the number of decimal places shown for all angular fields. This is for data display and does not apply to data export or storage. For Angle Unit ' '': (0 00' 01" /0 00' 05"/0 00' 10"). 22

23 R5/R6, Settings Field Dist. Unit Temp. Unit Press.Unit Beep Dec.deg: ( / / 0.001). Gon: ( / / 0.001). Mil: (0.01 / 0.05 / 0.1). Sets the units shown for all distance and coordinate related fields. meter ft (US) ft (INT) ft-in/16 Meters [m]. US feet [ft]. International feet [fi]. US feet inch 1/16 inch [ft]. Sets the units shown for all temperature fields. C Degree Celsius. F Degree Fahrenheit. Sets the units shown for all pressure fields. hpa mbar mmhg inhg Hecto Pascal. Millibar. Millimeter mercury. Inch mercury. The beep is an acoustic signal after each key stroke. Normal Loud Off Normal volume. Increased volume. Beep is deactivated. Sector Beep On Sector Beep sounds at right angles (0, 90, 180, 270 or 0, 100, 200, 300 gon) )No beep. 2)Fast beep; from 95.0 to 99.5 gon and to gon. 3)Permanent beep; from 99.5 to gon and from to gon Off Sector Beep is deactivated. Screen ill. On or Off Sets the screen illumination on or off. 23

24 R5/R6, Settings Field Crossh ill. Low, Medium or High Sets the illumination level of the crosshairs. Heating On The display heater is activated. Data Output GSI Format Mask Off The display heater is deactivated. The display heater is automatically activated when the display illumination is on and the instrument temperature is 5 C. Sets the location for data storage. Int. Mem. Interface Sets the GSI output format. All data is recorded in the internal memory. Data is recorded via the serial interface or the USB device port, depending on the port selected in the COMMUNI- CATION SETTINGS screen. This Data Output setting is only required if an external storage device is connected and measurements are started at the instrument with MEAS/REC or ALL. This setting is not required if the instrument is totally controlled by a datalogger. GSI GSI Sets the GSI output mask. Mask1 Mask2 Pt, HA, VA, sdist, ppm+mm, TgtHGT, Instr.h. Pt, HA, VA, sdist, E, N, H, TgtHGT. Code saving Sets if the codeblock is saved before or after the measurement. Refer to "7 Coding". Language Sets the chosen language. The current loaded language(s) are shown. A selected language can be deleted by pressing DelLng. This function is available if more than one language is installed, and the selected language is not the chosen operating language. Auto-Off Enable The instrument switches off after 20 minutes without any activity, for example no key pressed or vertical and horizontal angle deviation is ±3". Disable Automatic switch off is deactivated. Battery discharges quicker. 24

25 R5/R6, Settings Tilt and horizontal corrections Setting Tilt correction Horizontal correction Incline longitudinal Correction Incline transversal Horizontal collimation Off On No No Yes Yes 1-Axis On Yes No Yes Yes 2-Axis On Yes Yes Yes Yes Off Off No No No No 1-Axis Off Yes No No No 2-Axis Off Yes No No No Tilting axis 4.2 EDM Settings The settings on this screen define the active EDM, Electronic Distance Measurement. Different settings for measurements are available with Recflectorless (RL) and Prism (IR) EDM modes. Access 1) Select Settings from the MAIN MENU. 2) Select EDM from the SETTINGS menu. EDM SETTINGS Field ATMOS To enter atmospheric data ppm. PPM To enter an individual ppm value. SCALE To enter projection scale details. SIGNAL To view EDM Signal reflection value. FREQ. To view the EDM frequency. Mode IR-Default Fine measuring mode for high precision measurements with prisms. IR-Quick Quick measuring mode with prisms, with higher measuring speed and reduced accuracy. 25

26 R5/R6, Settings Field Foil RL-Default IR-Continuous RL-Continuous RL-Long For continuous distance measurements with prisms. For distance measurements using Retro reflective targets. For distance measurements without prisms. For continuous distance measurements without prisms. For long range distance measurements with prisms. Type Circular Standard prism ZPR100 Stonex Constant: 0.0 mm Custom Foil The user can define their own prism. Constants can be entered in mm in Stonex Const: Stonex Constant: mm Stonex Const. None RL-modes Stonex Constant: mm This field displays the Stonex prism constant for the selected Type: Where Type: is Custom this field becomes editable to set a user defined constant. Input can only be made in mm. Limit value: mm to mm. Laser-Beam Off Visible laser beam is deactivated. On Visible laser beam for visualising the target point is activated. ATMOSPHERIC DATA ENTRY This screen enables the entry of atmospheric parameters. Distance measurement is influenced directly by the atmospheric conditions of the air in which the measurements are taken. In order to take these influences into consideration distance measurements are corrected using atmospheric correction parameters. The refraction correction is taken into account in the calculation of the height differences and the horizontal distance. Refer to "14.7 Scale Correction" for the application of the values entered in this screen. When PPM=0 is selected, the Stonex standard atmosphere of mbar, 12 C, and 60% relative humidity will be applied. 26

27 R5/R6, Settings PROJECTION SCALE This screen enables entry of the scale of projection. Coordinates are corrected with the PPM parameter. Refer to "14.7 Scale Correction" for the application of the values entered in this screen. Free PPM Entry This screen enables the entry of individual scaling factors. Coordinates and distance measurements are corrected with the PPM parameter. Refer to "14.7 Scale Correction" for the application of the values entered in this screen. EDM SIGNAL REFLECTION This screen tests the EDM signal strength (reflection strength) in steps of 1%. Enables optimal aiming at distant, barely visible, targets. A percentage bar and a beeping sound, indicate the reflection strength. The faster the beep the stronger the reflection. 4.3 Communication Settings For data transfer the communication parameters of the instrument must be set. Access 1) Select Settings from the MAIN MENU. 2) Select Comm from the SETTINGS menu. COMMUNICATION SETTINGS Field Port BTCode To set a code for the Bluetooth connection. This softkey is only available for R6 instruments. The default Bluetooth code is Instrument port. For R6 instruments, the options are selectable. For R5 instruments, the value is set to RS232 and is uneditable. RS232 USB Bluetooth Automatically Communication is via the serial interface. Communication is via the USB host port. Communication is via Bluetooth. Communication is set to auto detect. Bluetooth On Bluetooth sensor is activated. 27

28 R5/R6, Settings Field Off Bluetooth sensor is deactivated. The following fields are active only when Port: RS232 is set. Field Baudrate Speed of data transfer from receiver to device in bits per second. 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 14400, 19200, 38400, 57600, Databits Number of bits in a block of digital data. 7 Data transfer is realised with 7 databits. 8 Data transfer is realised with 8 databits. Parity Even Even parity. Available if data bit is set to 7. Odd Odd parity. Available if data bit is set to 7. None No parity. Available if data bit is set to 8. Endmark CR/LF The terminator is a carriage return followed by a line feed. CR The terminator is a carriage return. Stopbits 1 Number of bits at the end of a block of digital data. 28

29 R5/R6, Tools 5 Tools 5.1 Calibration The CALIBRATION menu contains tools to be used for the electronic calibration of the instrument. Using these tools helps to maintain the measuring accuracy of the instrument. Access 1) Select Tools from the MAIN MENU. 2) Select Calibr. from the TOOLS MENU. 3) Select a calibration option from the CALIBRATION screen. Calibration options In the CALIBRATION screen there are several calibration options. Menu selection HA-Collimation Vertical Index View Calibration Data Refer to "11.3 Calibrating Line of Sight and Vertical Index Error". Refer to "11.3 Calibrating Line of Sight and Vertical Index Error". Displays the current calibration values that have been set for HA Collimation and V index. 5.2 Auto Start Routine Through the Auto Start tool, it is possible to record a user defined sequence of key presses so that, after switching on the instrument, a particular screen can be displayed after the Level & Plummet screen instead of the MAIN MENU. For example, the general SETTINGS screen for configuring the instrument settings. Access 1) Select Tools from the MAIN MENU. 2) Select Auto St. from the TOOLS MENU. Auto start step by step 1) Press REC in the AUTO START screen. 2) Press OK to confirm the information message and begin the recording process. 29

30 R5/R6, Tools 3) The next key presses are stored, up to a maximum of 16. To end the recording press ESC. 4) If the auto start Status: is set to On, the stored key presses will be executed automatically after switching on the instrument. The automatic start routine has the same effect as pressing the keys manually. Certain instrument settings can not be made in this way. Relative entries such as automatically setting EDM Mode: IR-Quick upon switching on the instrument, are not possible. 5.3 System Information The System information screens display instrument, system and firmware information, as well as settings for the date and time. Access 1) Select Tools from the MAIN MENU. 2) Select SysInfo from the TOOLS MENU. SYSTEM INFORMATION This screen displays information about the instrument and operating system. Firmw. To display details of the firmware package installed on the instrument. DATE To change the date and format. TIME To change the time. Next step Press Firmw. to view the firmware package information. SOFTWARE INFORMATION Before selecting FORMAT, to format the internal memory, ensure that all important data is first transferred to a computer. Jobs, formats, codelists, configuration files, uploaded languages and firmware will be deleted by formatting. Field R5/R6-FW. Versi Build Current Lang Displays the firmware version number installed on the instrument. Displays the build number of the firmware. Displays the current language and version number selected for the instrument. 30

31 R5/R6, Tools Field EDM-Firmware Application Information Displays the version number of the EDM firmware. Displays a list of the applications available on the instrument. 5.4 Loading Software To load application software or an additional language, connect the instrument to Stonex Software via the serial interface and load using "Stonex Software Software Upload". Refer to the Stonex Software online help for further information. For R6 instruments, the software can be loaded via a USB memory stick. This process is described below. Access 1) Select Tools from the MAIN MENU. 2) Select Load FW from the TOOLS MENU. Load FW is only an option on the TOOLS MENU for R6 instruments. Never disconnect the power supply during the system upload process. The battery must be at least 75% capacity before commencing the upload. Loading firmware and languages step by step 1) To load firmware and languages: Select R5/R6 Firmware. The Select File screen will appear. To load only languages: Select R5/R6 Languages only and skip to step 4 2 Select the firmware file from the system folder of the USB memory stick. All firmware and language files must be stored in the system folder to be transferred to the instrument. 3 Press OK. 4 The Upload Languages screen will appear displaying all language files in the system folder of the USB memory stick. Select Yes or No for a language file to be uploaded. At least one language must be set to Yes. 5 Press OK. 6 Press Yes on the power warning message to proceed and upload the firmware and/or selected languages. 7 Once successfully loaded, the system will shutdown and restart again automatically. 31

32 R5/R6, Functions 6 Functions 6.1 Overview Functions can be accessed by pressing FNC from any measurement screen. FNC opens the functions menu and a function can be selected and activated. Functions Function Level & Plummet Distance Offset RL/IR Change Delete Last Observ. Code-Library Laserbeam Screen ill. On /Off Distance unit Angle unit Z-Coordinate Activates the laser plummet and electronic level. Refer to "6.2 Distance Offset". Changes between the two EDM modes. Refer to "4.2 EDM Settings". Deletes the last recorded data block. This can be either a measurement block or a code block. Deleting the last record is not reversible! Only records recorded in Survey can be deleted. Starts Coding application to select a code from a codelist or enter a new code. Same functionality like the softkey CODING. Activates/deactivates the visible laser beam for illuminating the target point. Activates and deactivates the screen illumination light. Sets the distance measurement unit. Sets the angle measurement unit. Refer to "6.3 Z Coordinate". 2 Dist. Offset Refer to "6.4 2 Dist. Offset". Control Distance Settings EDM Continuous Menu Refer to "6.5 Control Distance". Refer to "4.1 General Settings". Refer to "6.6 EDM Continuous". Returns to the MAIN MENU. 32

33 R5/R6, Functions 6.2 Distance Offset This function calculates the target point coordinates if it is not possible to set up the reflector, or to aim at the target point directly. The offset values (length, trav. and/or height offset) can be entered. The values for the angles and distances are calculated to determine the target point. OP L_Off - T_Off - MP T_Off+ L_Off+ MP Measurement point OP Offset point T_Off Length offset L_Off Cross offset Access 1) Press FNC when within any application. 2) Select Distance Offset from the FUNCTIONS menu. DIST OFF DEFLT To reset offset values to 0. Field Trav. Offset Length Offset Z-Offset Mode Perpendicular offset. Positive if the offset point is to the right of the measured point. Longitudinal offset. Positive if the offset point is further away than the measured point. Height offset. Positive if the offset point is higher than the measured point. Period for which the offset is to apply. 0 after REC The offset values are reset to 0 after the point is saved. Continuous The offset values are applied to all further measurements. The offset values are always reset to 0 when the application is quit. 33

34 R5/R6, Functions Next step Press OK to calculate the corrected values and return to the application from which the offset function was started. The corrected angle and distances are displayed as soon as a valid distance measurement has been triggered or exists. 6.3 Z Coordinate This function determines the height of the instrument from measurements to a maximum of five target points, with known heights, in two faces. With measurements to several targets, the improvement is indicated in the "d" value. STn.Z 1 Reflector 1 2 Reflector 2 3 Reflector 3 4 Instrument Access 1) Press FNC when within any application. 2) Select Z-Coordinate from the FUNCTIONS menu. Z Coordinate step by step 1) Select a known point and input the reflector height. Select; PtHgt: To enter the height of a fixpoint. Inst.h.: To enter the height transfer values for the instrument. 2) Press ALL to complete the measurement and display the calculated height. AddTg: Adds another height of a known point. FACE: Measures to the same target in second face. OK: Saves the changes and sets the station height Dist. Offset This function is used for measurements to a point that is not directly visible, using a special 2 Dist. Offset pole. 34

35 R5/R6, Functions E, N, H of Target Point 2 Pole Length 3 Distance P1 P2 Access 1) Press FNC when within any application. 2) Select 2 Dist. Offset from the FUNCTIONS menu. Next step If required, press POLE to define the pole or EDM settings. POLE SETTINGS Field Mode Type Stonex Const Pole Length Changes the EDM Mode. Changes the prism type. Displays the prism constant. Total length of 2 Dist. Offset pole Dist. P1-P2 Spacing between the centers of the prisms P1 and P2. Meas. Tol Limit for the difference between the given and measured spacing of the prisms. If the tolerance value is exceeded, the function will issue a warning. Next step In the 2 DIST. OFFSET screen, measure to the first and second prisms using ALL and the 2 DIST. OFFSET RESULT screen is displayed. 2 DIST. OFFSET RESULT Displays Easting, Northing and Height coordinates of the target point. END To record results and return to application where FNC was selected. NEW To return to the 2 DIST. OFFSET screen. 35

36 R5/R6, Functions Next step Press END to return to the application where FNC was selected. 6.5 Control Distance This function calculates and displays the slope and horizontal distance, height difference, azimuth, grade, and coordinate differences between the last two measured points. Valid distance measurements are required for the calculation. SD N Azi VD HD Azi Azimuth SD Slope distance VD Height distance HD Horizontal distance Access 1) Press FNC when within any application. 2) Select Control Distance from the FUNCTIONS menu. CONTROL DISTANCE Field Brg Grade hdist sdist d.d.z Difference in bearing between the two points. Difference in gradient between the two points. Difference in horizontal distance between the two points. Difference in slope distance between the two points. Difference in height between the two points. Messages The following are important messages or warnings that may appear. Messages Less than two valid measurements! The values cannot be calculated as there are less than two valid measurements. 36

37 R5/R6, Functions Next step Press OK to return to the application where FNC was selected. 6.6 EDM Continuous This function activates or deactivates the tracking measurement mode. The new setting is displayed for about one second and then set. The function can only be activated from within the same EDM mode and prism type. The following options are available. Mode IR RL Off <=> On IR Default <=> IR Continuous / IR Quick <=> IR Continuous. RL Default <=> RL Continuous. The last active measurement mode remains set when the instrument is switched off. 37

38 R5/R6, Coding 7 Coding Codes contain information about recorded points. With the help of coding, points can be assigned to a particular group simplifying later processing. Codes are stored in codelists, with each codelist supporting a maximum of 200 codes. GSI coding Codes are always stored as free codes (WI41 49), that means that codes are not directly linked to a point. They are stored before or after the measurement depending on the setting made. Point codes (WI71 79) are not available. A code is always recorded for each measurement as long as the code is displayed in the Code: field. For a code not to be recorded, the Code: field must be cleared. This can be set to occur automatically. Refer to "4.1 General Settings". Access Either, select Survey from the MAIN MENU and press CODING. Or, press FNC when within any application and select Code Library. CODE LIBRARY REC To record the code without measurement. AddLst To add the entered code to the codelist. Field Search/New Code Comment Text1 to Text8 Code name. After entry, the firmware searches for a matching code name, and displays these in the code field. If a matching code name doesn t exist this value becomes the new code name. List of existing code names. Additional remarks. More information lines, freely editable. Used to describe attributes of the code. Extend / edit codes To each code a description and a maximum of 8 attributes with up to 16 characters each can be assigned. Existing code attributes, displayed in fields Text 1: to Text 8:, can be overwritten freely with the following exceptions: 38

39 R5/R6, Coding The codelist editor of Stonex Software can assign a status to the attributes. Attributes with status "fixed" are write protected. They cannot be overwritten or edited. For attributes with status "Mandatory" an input or a confirmation is required. Attributes with status "Normal" can be edited freely. 39

40 R5/R6, Applications - Getting Started 8 Applications Getting Started 8.1 Overview Applications are predefined programs, that cover a wide spectrum of surveying duties and facilitate daily work in the field. The following applications are available, although application packages for each instrument may vary from that stated below: Survey Reference Element COGO Missing Line Measurement Resection Set Out Area & Volume Remote Elevation Construction 8.2 Starting an Application Access 1) Select Apps from the MAIN MENU. 2) Press to move through the screens of available applications. 3) Press a function key, F1 F4, to select the specified application in the APPS menu. Pre settings screens Pre settings for Survey is shown as an example. Any additional settings for particular applications are explained within the chapters for those applications. Field Select Job [ ] = Setting has been made. [ ] = Setting has not been made. F1-F4 To select menu item. To define the job where data will be saved. Refer to "8.3 Selecting the Job". Select Station To define the current position of the instrument station. Refer to "8.4 Selecting the Station". Select Orientn. To define the orientation, horizontal direction, of the instrument station. Refer to "8.5 Selecting the Orientation". 40

41 R5/R6, Applications - Getting Started Field Go! Starts the selected application. 8.3 Selecting the Job All data is saved in Jobs, like file directories. Jobs contain measurement data of different types, for example measurements, codes, fixed points, or stations. Jobs are individually manageable and can be exported, edited or deleted separately. Access Select Select Job in Pre-settings screen. SELECT JOB Field Job User Date Time Name of an existing job to be used. Name of user, if entered. Date the selected job was created. Time the selected job was created. NEW To create a new job. Next step Either, press OK to continue with the selected job. Or, press NEW to open the NEW JOB screen and create a new job. Recorded data Once a job is set up, all subsequent recorded data will be stored in this job. If no job was defined and an application was started, or if in Survey and a measurement was recorded, then the system automatically creates a new job and names it "DEFAULT". Next step Press OK to confirm the job and return to the Pre-Settings screen. 41

42 R5/R6, Applications - Getting Started 8.4 Selecting the Station All measurements and coordinate computations are referenced to the set station coordinates. The station coordinates that are set must include: at least grid coordinates (E, N), and the station height, if required. The coordinates can be entered manually or selected from the memory. STn.X STn.Y Directions X Easting Y Northing Z Height Station coordinates Stn.X Easting coordinate of station Stn.Y Northing coordinate of station Access Select Select Station in the Pre-settings screen. Station input Field Stn Station name of a previously saved station position. If no station was set and an application was started, or if in Survey and a measurement was recorded, then the last station is set as the current station. Next step The Inst.H. field appears once the station coordinates have been entered. Enter the instrument height if desired and press OK to return to the Pre-Settings screen. 8.5 Selecting the Orientation Overview All measurements and coordinate computations are referenced to the orientation of the set station. The orientation can be entered manually or determined from points that are either measured or selected from the memory. 42

43 R5/R6, Applications - Getting Started Access Select Select Orientn. in the Pre-settings screen and choose: Angle To enter a new bearing. Refer to "8.5.2 Manual Orientation". Coordinates To calculate and set the orientation using existing coordinates. A maximum of five target points can be used. Refer to "8.5.3 Orientation with Coordinates" Manual Orientation Access Select Angle in the STN.ORIENTATION screen. MANUAL ANGLE SETTING HA=0 To set Brg: 0 Field Brg TgtHGT. BS ID Horizontal direction of the station. Height of the reflector. Point ID of the backsight point. Next step Either, press ALL to measure and record the distance and horizontal angles. This will calculate and set the orientation and return to the Pre-Settings screen. Or, press REC to record the horizontal direction only. This will set the orientation and return to the Pre-Settings screen Orientation with Coordinates Diagram HA=0 HA1 Known coordinates 1 Target point 2 Target point 3 Target point Calcuations HA1 Station orientation 43

44 R5/R6, Applications - Getting Started Access Select Coordinates in the STN-ORIENTATION screen. Orientation with coordinates Field Pt. Next step Find an existing backsight point in the pointsearch or enter ENZ coordinates for a new point. Press OK to continue to Sight target point. Sight target point Field BS ID Point ID of the backsight point. Point ID of the selected, or entered backsight point. Next step After each measurement the message, Do you want to take additional measurements appears. Selecting: Yes returns to the Sight target point screen to take an additional measurement. A maximum of five target points can be used. No proceeds to the STN. ORIENTATION RESULT screen. Result calculation If more than one target point is measured then the orientation is computed using the "least squares method". IF the orientation is only measured in face II the orientation is measured only in face I or a mixture of I and II a target point is measured several times in the same face THEN the horizontal direction is based on face II. the horizontal direction is based on face I. the last valid measurement is used for the computation. Stn. Orientation result Field Pts Stn HA Corr Number of points used in the calculation. Station name for which the orientation has been set. Horizontal correction 44